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1976 Map of Burney

Name: 1976 Topographic Map of Burney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

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The volcanic activity of the southern Cascades dominates this mid-1970s landscape, most notably around the looming presence of Lassen Peak. Large lava flows and distinct formations like Cinder Cone and Chaos Crags are mapped in detail alongside geothermal and geological landmarks such as Lava Tube Cave. This region is a confluence of major protected lands, including the Shasta National Forest, Lassen National Forest, and the northern reaches of Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Human settlement is scattered across the timbered terrain, connected by 44 and 89 and centered around locales such as Whitmore, Little Valley, and the crossroads at Doyles Corner. The hydrology is defined by the Pit River and its major tributaries like Hat Creek and Burney Creek, which support a network of small lakes including Baum Lake and Crystal Lake. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Thousand Lakes Wilderness and the State Game Refuge, illustrating the era's focus on conservation and remote resource management.